About the Role
Venus Finance is a pioneering fintech organization dedicated to revolutionizing financial systems across Africa by providing accessible funding and profitable investment opportunities. From study-abroad loan facilities and business financing to payday advances and proof of funds services, we bridge critical financial gaps to empower individuals and businesses. We are currently looking for a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team in-person and accelerate our market expansion.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and acquire new clients through targeted prospecting, referrals, networking, and proactive cold outreach.
- Promote and drive sales for our diverse portfolio, including loan products, proof of funds services, and business registration solutions.
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with both new and existing clients.
- Manage the entire sales pipeline by following up diligently on leads and converting prospects into active customers.
- Conduct comprehensive client needs assessments to recommend the most suitable financial solutions.
- Consistently meet and exceed assigned sales and business development revenue targets.
- Prepare and submit accurate, regular sales reports to track performance and growth metrics.
- Stay well-informed about Nigerian market trends, competitor activities, and evolving customer needs.
- Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams to guarantee flawless service delivery and optimal customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of proven professional experience in loan origination, retail credit sales, fintech business development, or customer acquisition within the Nigerian financial sector.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify prospects, execute cold outreach, and build enduring client relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of personal loans, proof of funds, and corporate registration processes including CAC documentation.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and aggressively target-driven with a track record of meeting sales goals.
- Solid organizational, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is an added advantage.
- Accelerated career growth and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Lucrative performance-based incentives and rewards.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive work culture.
- The chance to make a genuine, measurable impact on financial inclusion in Africa.